The Sankofa Book Club

The Sankofa Book Club

The Sankofa Book Club is a digital book club with a focus on African Literature. Through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and this podcast we aim to encourage discussion around African literature, African history and African culture.

Episodes

June 23, 2021 45 mins
In this episode we're catching up with the lovely and super-talented author of Sankofa, Dr Chibundu Onuzo. Head over to her Instagram page and check out the vibrant accompanying official single, Good Soil. Get your copy of Sankofa here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8210/9780349013152 FOLLOW US facebook.com/thesankofabc twitter.com/thesankofabc instagram.com/thesankofa.bc goodreads.com/thesankofabc Newsletter: eepurl.com/cHg_fH SHO...
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In this episode we're discussing May's book, Through The Leopard's Gaze by Njambi McGrath. We recorded this episode last year as part of acknowledging Jacaranda's initiative #Twentyin2020. We’re talking about: * Overview * Author, setting and context * Themes: * Trauma * Domestic Abuse * African Trade * Style and Technique * Best and worst bits FOLLOW US facebook.com/thesankofabc twitter.com/thesankofabc instagram.com/thesankofa....
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April 7, 2021 22 mins
We're back! In this episode, we are catching up on how we're currently managing our lives during the Corona Virus Pandemic and our hopes for The Sankofa Book Club's future. FOLLOW US facebook.com/thesankofabc twitter.com/thesankofabc instagram.com/thesankofa.bc goodreads.com/thesankofabc Newsletter: eepurl.com/cHg_fH SHOUTOUTS/MENTIONS Music: Ryan Little - Traffic Jam
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June 25, 2020 40 mins
In this episode, we are catching up on how we've been managing our lives during the Corona Virus Pandemic and our thoughts on Black Lives Matter(ing) globally. FOLLOW US facebook.com/thesankofabc twitter.com/thesankofabc instagram.com/thesankofa.bc goodreads.com/thesankofabc Newsletter: eepurl.com/cHg_fH SHOUTOUTS/MENTIONS Music: Ryan Little - Traffic Jam Akua's music page: instagram.com/akuabmusic Free Black University: gofundme...
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